Book 2 in the Summoner series by Taran Matharu, is a genuine page-turner.
Framed for murder, Fletcher endures a farcical trial but in the course of the inquisition his heritage is revealed. Armed with his true identity, which is as big a surprise to him as everyone else, Fletcher and his fellow summoners embark on a dangerous mission to thwart the orc threat to the empire. His efforts to unite dwarves, elves and humans as they work towards a common goal are undermined by a traitor in the ranks. Fletcher must use his wits and talents in his quest for peace in the kingdom.
The beautifully descriptive passages in this book evoke strong imagery but don’t interfere with the pace of the action. Be warned though, that there are more book in this series, so if you’re looking for an ‘ending’ you won’t find one here. It stops at a logical point, but I found myself wanting a bit more closure.
4 stars